Monthly Archives: <span>December 2020</span>

Email: Your Digital Front Door

In an uncertain world, email might feel like an old and easy, reliable friend. Email is used to stay connected with colleagues, conduct school work and as a confirmation of purchased goods. What is not always top of mind is …

Use Values and Vision to Attract Talent

Some 20 years ago, an independent agency owner in a small, upstate New York town told me how difficult it had been for him to recruit new talent. But something changed…when he changed. The principal had more success when he …

My New Markets

Commercial Trucking Auto Liability Market Detail: Brooklyn Specialty Insurance Co., RRG (www.brooklynspecialty.com) provides auto liability coverage for long and short haul trucking, ranging from individual owner operators to trucking fleets of all sizes, specializing in new ventures. Eight classes of …

People & Places

National Everest Insurance announced three executive appointments in its underwriting leadership. Mike Harnett has been named chief underwriting officer for North America. Erik Nikodem has been appointed global head of Property, and Neil Lightbown is joining the organization as chief …

Today’s U.S. Property Insurance Environment: Lloyd’s Perspective

While the COVID-19 pandemic has slowed business activity around the globe, for underwriters in the Lloyd’s market who were in the process of increasing property insurance rates when the pandemic hit, the timing may be auspicious. Had the outbreak struck …

Business Moves

National Insurity, CodeObjects Insurance systems and data analytics provider Insurity reported that it has completed the acquisition of California-based CodeObjects, which offers a management program for personal lines. The deal expands Hartford-based Insurity’s portfolio of products that is focused on …

Moment of Change

How the Insurance Industry Can Bridge the Diversity Gap, Be an Ally The deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor by white police officers earlier this year sparked worldwide protests and examinations of racial injustice and inequities across the country. …

Key Qualities for Tomorrow’s Leaders

Strong leadership is vital to an organization’s wellbeing. Especially in times of ambiguity, employees require a sense of stability and direction from those at the helm. As modernization projects move forward, and in some cases, become more urgent priorities, leaders …

Nevada Supreme Court Rules Undocumented Injured Worker Can Get Benefits

The Nevada Supreme Court has ruled that an undocumented worker is entitled to permanent disability benefits. The court ruled on Nov. 23 that an undocumented worker suffering trauma due to a workplace accident is entitled to permanent total disability, despite …

New Mexico Cracking Down on Drunken Drivers

New Mexico authorities will be cracking down on drunken drivers throughout the month of December. State police issued the warning this week, saying sobriety checkpoints will be set up around the state. Officers also will be asking for driver’s licenses, …